He appeared on the census on 1 September 1850 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, Platter Brewer, age 10, born in New York. Enumerated in the household of Ervan Evins (age 39). Also in the household are Angeline Evins (age 19), Elias O. Evins (2), and Mary Brewer (age 17).1

Platter Brewer and Mary Brewer, are enumerated in the same household on the 1850 U.S. census.1

He appeared on the census on 10 July 1850 at Plainfield, Otsego Co., New York, Plinny Brewer, age 50, born in New York. Merchant. Real estate valued at $600. In the household are Deborah Brewer (age 50), Mary J. Brewer (19), Sarah M. Brewer (16).4

He appeared on the census on 14 July 1860 at Plainfield, Otsego Co., New York, Plinney Brewer, age 62, born in New York. Carpenter. Real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $500. In the household is Almira Brewer (age 40).5

Pollard Brewer appeared on the census on 1 November 1850 at Middlesex, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, as Pollard Brewer, age 36, born in Pennsylvania, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1500. With him are his wife Mary E., daughter Mary A., and son Stephen.1

He appeared on the census on 16 July 1860 at Clinton, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, as Pollard Brewer, age 46, born in Pennsylvania, a farmer, with real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $636. With him are his wife Mary E., and children Mary A., Isabella, Robert F., Sara E., and James C.2

Polly Brewer was named in the will of Ezekiel Ellison dated on 16 June 1807 Ezekiel Ellison of Hillsborough Twp., Somerset Co. Wife, Aduycantie, real and personal estate during her widowhood. Daughter, Rhoda, set of curtains around her bed. Daughter, Polly, bed and bedding. Daughter, Lydia, bed and bedding. Each of my sons and daughters (except daughter Jane), an English Bible. To Polly Brewer, wife of Peter Thomson, an English Bible and $20. Son, James, carpenter and blacksmith tools. Remainder to be equally divided between my sons and daughters, except daughter Lydia, who is to have only the interest of her share, during her life, then what remains to her daughter Nancy. Execuotrs: son James and daughter Rhoda. Wit.: Martin Schenck, Adrian Merrell, William Merrell. Proved 22 Aug 1808.2

He appeared on the census on 6 November 1850 at Hunter, Greene Co., New York, as Pratt Brewer, age 8.2

He appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Hunter, Greene Co., New York, as Pratt Brewer, age 18, born in New York.1

He appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 in the household of Sylvester Minger at Windham, Greene Co., New York; Sylvester Minger, age 69, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $6000, personal estate at $1500. In the household are his wife Caroline, age 60; Sherman Minger, age 39; Caroline Minger, age 42; Lowell A. Minger, age 14; Edwin B. Minger, age 9 (all born in New York); Margaret Spencer, age 16, born in New York, a domestic; and Pratt Brewer, age 26, born in New York, a farm laborer, with real estate valued at $2200, personal estate at $500.3

Citations

[S2276] The Trinity Church Story a.k.a. "The Hill Manuscript", Unpublished Manuscript, ca.1924, Box 7, Catalog Item no.77, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. This manuscript is only available in a few libraries. Although it provides an interesting account of the Anneke Jans-Trinity Church legal battles, the genealogies, especially for the earlier generations, are unreliable. page 27.

[S2648] "Ontario Deaths, 1869-1947", online FamilySearch Record Search https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/…. Sources for the collection located in the Archives of Ontario (Canada). Also available on Ancestry.com. Retrieved July 2012. Caleb Brown, age 89, born at Moscow, Canada. A linked Family Tree includes a photo of the gravestone of Caleb R. Brown (1833-1923) and his wife Priscilla E. Brewer (1838-1883). Hereinafter cited as Ontario Deaths, 1869-1947.

Citations

[S1913] Anonymous. Outline Genealogy of Lorenzo D. Brewer of Hunterdon County, N.J. Box 5, BB-105. Received from State of New Jersey, Dept. of Education, State Library (A929.2 B847.1). The author wrote the pamphlet with knowledge obtained from Lorenzo D. Brewer. Lorenzo Brewer's Family Bible states his direct ancestry back to his great-grandfather Hendrick Brewer, "son of John Jans Brewer," with the added notation, "written by Mr. Brewer many years ago from the dictation of his uncle, William S. Brewer, youngest son of Sylvanus Brewer."

[S3450] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB RR-160, Rutgers University of the State of New Jersey, Bible Records. William Brewer, Robert Brewer, Thomas West Brewer, Robert Brewer m. Rebecca Ann Chew. Thomas West Brewer Family Bible Record. The Bible is in the Hunterdon County Historical Society. A copy was made February 8, 1973 by Mrs. Roxanne K. Carkuff, Ringoes, N.J., for the New Jersey Genealogical Society. Bible was published 1839 by McCarty & Davis, Philadelphia. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Rachel is one of "son William's six sisters," mentioned in Adam Brewer's will dated 22 Aug 1768.9

Citations

[S1954] William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Volume XXII. Marriage Records, 1665-1800, Archives of the State of New Jersey. First Series (Paterson, N.J.: Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Marriage Licenses, p.54. License dated 22 Jun 1750. Rachel Brewer, Monmouth, James Lippincott, Monmouth.. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Recs. NJ Archives v.XXII.

[S2495] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 31. Eardeley lists the births from two copies of the "Bible record of Adam Brewer born 1696 and wife Deborah." Both copies were obtained from a "Lady in Freeport, Long Island," and Eardeley notes the marked differences between the two lists. Rachel's birth date is given as 27 Sep 1724, https://docs.google.com/leaf

She appeared on the census of 2 August 1860 in the household of Henry Drake at Stroud, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania; Henry Draik, age 61, born in Pennsylvania. A day laborer. In the household are Sarah Draik, age 54, born in New Jersey, and Rachel Brewer, age 12, born in Pennsylvania.1

She was named in her father's will dated on 16 September 1825 "Rachel, daughter of my second wife."1

Citations

[S3143] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Box 5, BIB BB-300, Bible Records - Brewer. Published in Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, May 1985, pp.394-395. Copies and abstracts, not original records.. Wills: Abraham Brewer. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

[S3970] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, WIL BB-226, Wills of Daniel Brower and Abraham Brewer (Harrodsburg, KY). Transcript of will found at Maryland State Society D.A.R. (1957-58) Vol. 30, pages 180-182, from Will Books in the Court House at Harrodsburg. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

[S3450] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB RR-160, Rutgers University of the State of New Jersey, Bible Records. William Brewer, Robert Brewer, Thomas West Brewer, Robert Brewer m. Rebecca Ann Chew. From the Bible of William and Elizabeth (Young) Brewer; Quatro; published by D. Hitt and T. Ware, for the Methodist Connexion in U.S.; Paul & Thomas Printers, 1815. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Ransom Brewer appeared on the census in 1840 at Columbia, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, William R. Brewer, with a household od 2 males under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 20-30.5

Abraham Brewer and Ransom Brewer, are enumerated next to each other on the 1840 U. S. census at Columbia, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.5

He appeared on the census on 24 September 1850 at Southport, Chemung Co., New York, Ransom Brewer, age 41, born in New York. Laborer. In the household are Sarah Brewer (age 40, b. Pa.), Abram Brewer (12), Isaac Brewer (10), John Brewer (5), George Brewer (3), Hannah Brewer (8). He is enumerated next to Abram Brewer (age 59) and James Brewer (age 22).1

He appeared on the census on 14 July 1860 at Mundy, Genesee Co., Michigan, William R. Brewer, age 51, born in New York. Farmer. In the hosuehold are Sarah Brewer (age 45), Isaac Brewer (20), Hannah Brewer (17), John Brewer (15), George Brewer (13).2

He appeared on the census on 16 June 1870 at Mundy, Genesee Co., Michigan, W. R. Brewer, age 61, birth place stated as Pennsylvania. Farmer. Real estate valued at $800, personal estate at $400. In the household are Sarah Brewer (age 56), and Elias Stage (age 50, laborer).4

He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Mundy, Genesee Co., Michigan, Ransom W. Brewer, age 72, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. No occupation. In the household is Sarah Brewer, wife, age 69. They are enumerated between Isaac Brewer (age 44) and George W. Brewer (age 33).3

Ransom A. Brewer appeared on the census on 26 October 1850 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, Ransom Brewer, age 24, born in New York. Farmer. In the household are Mary Brewer (age 66, born in Scotland) and Rebecca Brewer (age 24).3

He appeared on the census on 23 July 1860 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, Ransom Brewer, age 33, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $550. In the household are Rebecca Brewer (age 33), Reed F. Brewer (9), Ellen Brewer (5), Carrie B. Brewer (1), Mary Murphy (77) and Harmen Woodbeck (44, farmer). They are enumerated next to the household of Elisha Brewer.4

He appeared on the census on 11 August 1870 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, Ransom Brewer, age 44, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $8000, personal estate at $2000. In the household are Rebeckah Brewer (age 44), Belle F. Brewer (male, age 19), Ella Brewer (15) and Emmitt Brewer (6).5

He appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, Ransom Brewer, age 54, born in New York. Parent's birthplace given as Massachusetts. Farmer. In the household are his wife Rebecca, son Reed F., and daughter Flora E.2

[S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 743, page 309, FHL film #803743. Ransom Brewer household. The original census is in error as the dwelling house number (794) and family number (811) is recorded with Ransom's son, Reed F. Brewer age 9. Ransom, then appears to be in the household of Elisha Brewer (age 43) who is dwelling house no. 793 and family no. 810. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

He appeared on the census on 4 June 1900 at Topeka Twp., Shawnee Co., Kansas, as Rae E. Brewer, age 10, born July 1889 in Kansas.3

He appeared on the census on 28 April 1910 at Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., California, as Ray E. Brewer, age 19, born in Kansas. Father born in Michigan, mother in Illinois. Single, employed as a cleaner, and a lodger in the household of William E. Davis.4

He appeared on the census on 12 January 1920 at Ward 1, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, as Raymond E. Brewer, age 29, born in Kansas. The place of birth of his parents is recorded as the United States. He is employed as soliciter for a mining company. In the household are his wife Sigrid, and sons John and Robert.5

Citations

[S3837] Chemung County, New York Cemetery Records, Collection of typed index cards, June 1994, Chemumg County Historical Society, Elmira, New York. Digital images received from Irma Sackett, 2009. No date of death for Edith Vary Brewer.

Citations

[S2405] Melvin E. Brewer,"Ancestors of Melvin Elliott Brewer."Published March 2006. Online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/e/…., Retrieved July 2009. The ahnentafel is detailed and researchers should use this website for further information regarding the families of the ancestors of Melvin Elliott Brewer. Hereinafter cited as Ancestors of Melvin Elliott Brewer.

[S1733] Research of Marie Brewer Fawcett and Nita Pugh. Received from Richard Brewer, Feb. 2008."Descendants of David Brewer," compiled by Nita Pugh (doc. #2 in package received from Marie Brewer Fawcett).. Hereafter as Fawcett-Pugh Research.

[S1733] Research of Marie Brewer Fawcett and Nita Pugh. Received from Richard Brewer, Feb. 2008."Descendants of Rebecca Brewer," compiled by Nita Pugh. Hereafter as Fawcett-Pugh Research.